Dr. Kathy Stitts
Dr. Kathy Stitts, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Marketing in Winston-Salem State University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE), has been named Acting Dean of the School, effective immediately. She will serve in the position until June 30.
Stitts is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, who received her B.S. degree in Accounting, an M.B.A. from Florida A&M University and earned a Ph.D. degree in Marketing from Florida State University.
In addition to her teaching and administrative duties at WSSU, Stitts has been involved in numerous significant service projects on behalf of the SBE and the university. Stitts has received several awards and recognitions during her tenure at WSSU, including the Cedric Rodney Service Award, the Wachovia Excellence in Teaching Award, and the City of Winston-Salem Great Women Leaders Award. She has also distinguished herself by her activities in service to the community. Stitts has done notable research in the areas of relationship marketing, professionalism and ethics.
“Dr. Kathy Stitts is extremely capable of providing the leadership needed in the school, as it continues its quest for AACSB re-affirmation. She will work with faculty, staff and students to build on the accomplishments of the SBE in recent years and move it to higher levels of achievement,” said WSSU’s Dr. Jessica Bailey, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.”
